17 sports science jobs found

Job title: Academy Sports Science & Nutrition Intern (Voluntary) Location: Bristol Rovers Football Club, the Memorial Stadium Hours: TBC hours per week (flexibility and occasional additional or unsocial hours are a requisite of the role) Responsible to: Head of Academy Athletic Development Team: Academy Athletic Development Job Purpose: Bristol Rovers are seeking hardworking, forward-thinking undergraduate or postgraduate students to join Academy Sports Science/Strength & Conditioning & Nutrition department for the 2026/27 season. This placement provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an academy environment, supporting the physical development of players across the Foundation Phase (FP) and Youth Development Phase (YDP) & Professional Development Phase (PDP). The role will involve assisting in both gym-based and pitch-based delivery, alongside supporting monitoring, testing, and long-term athlete development processes. Working closely...

Job title: Academy Sports Science Intern (Voluntary) Location: Bristol Rovers Football Club, the Memorial Stadium Hours: TBC hours per week (flexibility and occasional additional or unsocial hours are a requisite of the role) Responsible to: Head of Academy Athletic Development Team: Academy Athletic Development Job Purpose: Bristol Rovers are seeking hardworking, forward-thinking undergraduate or postgraduate students to join the Academy Sports Science & Strength & Conditioning department for the 2026/27 season. This placement provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an academy environment, supporting the physical development of players across the Foundation Phase (FP) and Youth Development Phase (YDP) & Professional Development Phase (PDP). The role will involve assisting in both gym-based and pitch-based delivery, alongside supporting monitoring, testing, and long-term athlete development processes. Working closely with the Head of...

TITLE:  Academy Head of Sports Science  DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations  REPORTS TO:  Head of Sports Science  FLSA:  Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt   WHAT SETS YOU APART The Academy Head of Sports Science uses player health and performance data to safeguard players' health and safety and improve their on-field performance. Drawing on expertise across sports science, data science, and data visualization, this role facilitates conversations, generates insights, and develops programming for players in the performance, injury-prevention, medical, and return-to-play areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, collecting and presenting data on player health and performance; conducting testing where certified or licensed to do so; and managing and integrating performance and medical datasets.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all incoming sports science data streams, including...

TITLE:  Academy Head of Sports Science  DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations  REPORTS TO:  Head of Sports Science  FLSA:  Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt   WHAT SETS YOU APART The Academy Head of Sports Science uses player health and performance data to safeguard players' health and safety and improve their on-field performance. Drawing on expertise across sports science, data science, and data visualization, this role facilitates conversations, generates insights, and develops programming for players in the performance, injury-prevention, medical, and return-to-play areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, collecting and presenting data on player health and performance; conducting testing where certified or licensed to do so; and managing and integrating performance and medical datasets.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all incoming sports science data streams, including...

Who CITY is: St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500+ visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.   Who you are: CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU.  We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value. Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.   What CITY does: Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.   SUMMARY: The St. Louis CITY SC Academy Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the...

Job Title:                     Academy Coach (Casual), Schoolboy Provision Reports to:                  Academy Head of Coaching Location:                      Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Hours:                          Casual, to meet the needs of the Academy Salary:                          Competitive, depending on experience.   Who we are:   Blackpool Football Club is an English Professional Association Football Club based in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire.   The Club was founded in 1887 and has a very storied history, from being a founding member of the Lancashire League in 1889, rising to the Top-Flight of the Football League (the old First Division) in 1930, to winning the FA Cup in 1953 and being promoted to the Premier League in 2010 (becoming the first Club to gain promotion from every division of the Football League via the play-off system).   The team are competing in League One, the third tier...

Job title: Lead Academy Goalkeeper Coach U9-U16 Department: Academy Coaching Based at: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. However, flexibility regarding location is required. Reports to: Senior Academy Goalkeeping Coach Responsible for: N/A Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include evening and weekend work. Contractual status: Permanent 1. Job purpose: To lead and deliver the Academy Goalkeeping Programme for Pre Academy to U16 in alignment with the Academy Performance Plan, ensuring a clear development pathway and transition through the phases. The role will support the holistic development of goalkeepers through high-quality coaching, performance analysis, and individual learning plans. 2. Key responsibilities: • To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting their...

About the Coaching Team:  Our Coaching Team are passionate about developing talent at all levels, from our youngest Academy members to the first team. Our holistic coaching philosophy emphasises technical skills, tactical awareness, mental resilience, and sportsmanship.   We prioritise open communication with players and their families, providing regular updates on training progress and development opportunities. Join us in elevating the standard of coaching at Sunderland AFC, where every player is encouraged to grow, excel, and love the game!  The Opportunity:  The Head of Academy and U21 Goalkeeping Coach is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the club’s goalkeeping vision across the Academy and U21 programme. This individual will lead the strategic development of goalkeepers and goalkeeping coaches, creating a clear pathway that supports player progression from youth football to the professional game....

Location:   Manchester, GB Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent   Based in Manchester, this permanent full-time role supports the delivery of bespoke performance analysis for goalkeeping coaches and players across the Manchester City Academy. Working closely with coaches and players, you will turn performance data and video into meaningful insights that enhance learning, inform development decisions and contribute to a world-leading player development environment.   Who We Are   Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and...

ABOUT OUR COMPANY Awarded Major League Soccer’s 16th franchise in 2008, the Philadelphia Union officially took the pitch in 2010 and have been raising expectations ever since. Owned and operated by Union Sports & Entertainment, the Philadelphia Union call Subaru Park home—an 18,500-seat, world-class, soccer-specific stadium set along the Delaware River beneath the Commodore Barry Bridge, just 15 miles from downtown Philadelphia. On the field, the Union have established themselves as one of Major League Soccer’s most consistent and competitive clubs. The team reached the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final three times (2014, 2015, and 2018), made multiple MLS Cup Playoff appearances, and captured the  Supporters’ Shield in 2020 and again in 2025 , recognizing the club’s excellence and consistency across the regular season. The Union also hosted the Eastern Conference Final in 2021, were crowned  Eastern Conference Champions in 2022 ,...

Who We Are: Minnesota United FC (MNUFC) is a professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in North America. As a club driven by passion and community, we operate under the oversight of the U.S. Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. Our headquarters are in Golden Valley, MN, with soccer operations based at the MNUFC Training Center in Blaine. On matchdays, we call Allianz Field in St. Paul home—one of the premier soccer-specific stadiums in the country.   Position: The Academy Goalkeeping Coach is part of the Youth Development Program (YDP) for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America.   Position Summary: The Academy Goalkeeping Coach will play a key role in delivering a high-performance environment aligned with MNUFC philosophy, long-term player...

About Us   Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and the RSL Academy are united by a shared mission of winning together through development. We are committed to building world-class teams by investing in people—developing players, staff, and leaders through collaboration, growth, and a high-performance culture. If you’re passionate about sport and motivated to grow your career in a purpose-driven organization, we invite you to join us.    Summary   Real Salt Lake is seeking two Academy Performance Coaches to support the physical development, performance monitoring, injury prevention, and recovery of Academy athletes across multiple age groups, while also contributing to the performance needs of Real Monarchs.  Reporting to the Head of Academy Performance, this role will work closely with coaches, sports medicine staff, and the broader performance team to design and implement training programs, monitor athlete...

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Academy Sports Scientist to apply scientific principles to improve athletic performance and support its sports science operations at our Clayton Wood Training Ground in Trent Vale.  Reporting to the Head of Academy Sports Science, the successful applicant will work in conjunction with the coaching department and will aid the planning of age group training sessions, primarily for the Youth Development Phase and Foundation Development Phase, but also assisting with the Professional Development Phase when needed. Main Responsibilities Improving performance through developing, implementing and evaluating various training programmes. Providing Sports Science support at tournaments as necessary. Attending national and regional meetings, workshops and training courses as appropriate. Providing match day Sports Science support and post-match recovery strategies....

OVERVIEW The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing, and developing the 22,000 seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles. POSITION SUMMARY In collaboration with technical staff, the Academy Coach will work with an assigned age group leading all training sessions and matches, and will lead the technical development for the Home Grownstage at LAFC Academy, specifically the U14 – U13 – U12 age groups....

WHO WE ARE  Awarded Major League Soccer’s 16th franchise in 2008, the Philadelphia Union officially took the pitch in 2010 and have been raising expectations ever since. Owned and operated by Union Sports & Entertainment, the Philadelphia Union call Subaru Park home—an 18,500-seat, world-class, soccer-specific stadium set along the Delaware River beneath the Commodore Barry Bridge, just 15 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Union Sports & Entertainment oversees a fully integrated soccer development pathway that includes the Philadelphia Union first team, Union II of MLS NEXT Pro, and Philadelphia Union Academy teams playing in MLS NEXT. Recognized as one of the premier player development organizations in North America, the Club has built a reputation for identifying, developing, and advancing homegrown talent to the highest levels of the game. Players across all levels train and compete at the state-of-the-art WSFS Bank Sportsplex, a world-class...

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.   Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation and is playing its part in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter project. With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.   About the Role   Birmingham City FC is seeking a committed and high-performing  Academy Goalkeeping Coach  to support the delivery of our Academy goalkeeping programme. This role will contribute to the...

Lincoln City Football Club Academy and Lincoln City Foundation are looking for enthusiastic, skilled football coaches to work on our Elite Development Pathway, working with our girls academy programme which consists of two weekly training sessions with a Saturday matchday in the Junior Premier League. The Elite Development Pathway girls academy look to support the technical, individual tactical, unit tactical, team tactical, physical, psychological and social development of girls U13-U16 who are perceived to have a high level of potential. The programme aims to support the development of girls through structured and engaging practices, while monitoring the girls to support the recommendation into the English FA at the right time for the child. Roles & Responsibilities: Training • Plan, deliver and review effective sessions to support the development of tactical understanding as an individual, unit and team in line with the tactical curriculum. • Plan in...